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A Traditional Inn In The Heart Of The Hida Mountains
Nestled in the heart of Gifu Prefecture's Hida Mountain Range is the Kazeya Ryokan, a traditional Japanese inn. The area, known as the Japan Alps, truly takes on an alpine atmosphere with the white birch, cedar, and pine trees dott...

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Immerse Yourself In Osaka's Underbelly
One of the downsides to the location of Osaka is that there are few natural hot springs in the area. Luckily, there is one in a very prominent location downtown, and no one can ever say Osakans aren't innovative in creating the kitschy, over-the...

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A Limited-Time Cafe Event In Omotesando Venue: TOKYO BOX cafe & space Omotesando When: Dec 3rd - Feb 14th 2021, 10:00am - 9:00pm
A limited-time cafe event taking place in Omotesando celebrates the Japanese idol girl group Sakurazaka46, formerly known as Keyakizaka46. The event will h...

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A Real Japanese Experience
For those travelers coming to Japan and wish to explore its traditions and culture, staying in a ryokan is a unique opportunity they should not miss. A ryokan is a type of traditional Japanese Inn that originated in the Edo period, when such inns served tra...

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An Open-Air Fair For Good Fortune When: Nov 2nd - Nov 26th 2020, 12:00am - 12:00am
The rooster is the tenth symbol in the Japanese zodiac. In Japanese, it is often called tori, and it is associated with gain and business fortune. Days of the rooster occur every 12 days in November an...

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Most Consistently Highest-Ranked Ramen Shop In Japan
 
Tomita Ramen is arguably one of the top ramen shops across Japan. Don't take my word for it either — at the time of writing it proudly sits at the top of the Ramen Database with an average 99.22 score in Number 1 spot, twice winn...

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Kanagawa's Homegrown Ramen Chain
Nanashi brings Iekei-style ramen to its outlets across Kanagawa and Tokyo, including the heart of Shibuya, and delivers its own signature Iekei experience for ramen-lovers to enjoy. Iekei implies a tonkotsu shōyu base, popular across the Yokohama regi...

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Wonderful Farmhouse And Ideal Base For Climbing Mt Yufu
If you are looking for an alternative to Beppu, I can only highly recommend the wonderful onsen (hot spring) village Yufu City (or Yufuin in Japanese).
I have to say that during our trip through Northern Kyushu my husband and I ...

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An Ideal Stay In Japan's Onsen Capital 
Conveniently located within the downtown area, and just a 4-minute walk from JR Beppu Station, the towering Kamenoi Hotel ensures a stress-free stay in Beppu City. Between their affordable rooms, accommodations, helpful staff, and ideal locatio...

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Enjoy Handmade Soba In A Beautifully Preserved Building
Takayama is a beautiful city in central Japan’s Gifu Prefecture. Known for its well-preserved and picturesque old town, Takayama features narrow streets lined with historical shops and warehouses, a testament to the city’s histo...

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